All Akureyri Tours &amp; Excursions in 2026 - page 5

Akureyri Northern Light Tour

Akureyri Winter Godafoss Tour

4.7

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from $138

This wonderful tour takes you hunting for Northern lights in 4x4 Mini-Bus with an expert top rated local Northern Lights guide. Our hunt takes you from Akureyri town to the countryside away from the bright city lights so that the Northern Lights can be seen in all their beauty and colours. The local guide will share Icelandic tales during the journey and there is a chance to buy professional photos of your night. You will receive a free retry the next evening if no Northern Lights are seen (provided we a running a group tour the next day). We also include free pick and drop off from Hotels/Guesthouses in Akureyri

4.9

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from $129

Northern lights in Eyjafjord in North Iceland

Northern Lights 4x4 Photography Tour from Akureyri

Discover the raw beauty and rich history of North Iceland on this private day tour designed especially for cruise ship guests. Departing from the port in Akureyri, you’ll journey through dramatic landscapes to some of Iceland’s most iconic natural wonders—including the mighty Goðafoss, the volcanic marvels of the Lake Mývatn region, the thundering Dettifoss, the peaceful canyon of Ásbyrgi, and the charming seaside town of Húsavík. Please note that due to cruise ship schedules, not all stops are possible within limited time frames. This tour is fully customizable, and we’ll work with you to create the perfect itinerary based on your available time and interests—whether you’re drawn to waterfalls, geothermal sights, whale watching, or peaceful walks through canyons and lava fields. Anywhere is possible. Let us help you make the most of your day in North Iceland—with flexibility, comfort, and unforgettable scenery every step of the way.

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from $192

Akureyri Customizable Private Tour From Cruise Ship Port

Akureyri Customizable Private Tour From Cruise Ship Port

4 to 12 hoursFree Cancellation

from $2,400

If you want to paddle in peace, away from the crowds and soak up all our 24-hour daylight has to offer in Siglufjörður, this tour is for you. This tour is perfect for photographers wanting to spend time getting the perfect shot or families wanting quality times together. In this tour we can be more flexible with where we go and what we see. If you want to focus on exploring, history, nature or simply relaxing and experiencing the moment, we can tailor the tour to suit you. If you want to learn more about kayaking, we can focus on improving and putting your skills to the test. We will learn the basics of kayaking before setting off to search for seals and adventure. We will explore the ruins of the famous Evanger Factory and discover it´s tragic end. As we paddle further and explore shipwrecks we might have the opportunity to spot seals who are often curious about the kayaks. Our tours are bespoke and it is our aim to create safe and memorable experiences for all who travel with us.

Private: Guided kayak tour in Siglufjörður / Siglufjordur.

Private: Guided kayak tour in Siglufjörður / Siglufjordur.

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from $492

Northern Lights Tour from Akureyri

This tour offers a fun twist to traditional hiking; instead of exploring natural wonders alone, enjoy the novelty of being pulled by huskies. To ensure you have a more personalized experience, this is a private tour for just your personal group with a guide to lead the way and provide commentary about the local landscape. During the tour, access stunning mountain views, and have a chance to traverse private woodland areas.

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from $112

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Hiking with Husky in Akureyri (private)

2 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $1,492

Photography tour - Northern light Hunting from Akureyri

2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $122

Private Dog Sledding in Akureyri

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from $2,098

Venture into northern Iceland’s spectacular scenery—and don’t worry about finding your own way there—when you book this private, full-day sightseeing tour from Akureyri. Depart in the morning from your local hotel or other convenient location, and travel in a comfortable vehicle. The itinerary is entirely customizable, and based on your interests; popular stops include Dettifoss (one of Europe’s most powerful waterfalls), Lake Myvatn (a volcanic lake), the Arctic coastline, and much more.

Private Tour Tailor Made Tour from Akureyri e.g Lake Myvatn, Godafoss, Dettifoss

from $2,215

The Northern Lights Tour is a hunting experience. To go into the dark, frozen winter night and observe an unbelievable display of color, light, and texture, is like waking up in a fairy-tale, full of mystery and magic. We begin our Northern Lights hunt with a drive out to the countryside or up to the mountains, away from electric glow and city sounds. You will be able to enjoy the beautiful night sky in the best possible situation, of course depending on the weather. The Northern Lights, or the Aurora Borealis, are a natural phenomenon visible in the Northern Hemisphere. A unique display of light is caused by a particle collision in the magnetic field of the polar cap. Our goal is not only to find the right sights for the best photograph but also to take our time to enjoy this fragile single moment that will never come again but you might remember for the rest of your life.

Northern Lights Photography from Akureyri

Premium Full Day Tour Lake Myvatn and Godafoss

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from $202

7 hoursFree Cancellation

Diamond Circle, Waterfalls and Amazing Landscapes from Akureyri

from $233

10 hoursFree Cancellation

Why Choose This Shuttle? Hassle-free: Direct round-trip transfer—no guide, no complications. Cruise-friendly schedule: Leaves directly from the port and returns well before all-aboard time. Twice daily departures: Choose between a morning or afternoon trip. Flexible exploration time: Enjoy the waterfall at your own pace—no rushing or group constraints. Affordable: Great value for one of North Iceland’s must-see sights.

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from $379

Express Goðafoss Small Group

2 hoursFree Cancellation

2.5

from $145

Akureyri Snowshoeing with The Traveling Viking

The fantastic scenery of Eyjafjörður will lay at our feet on this tour around the wild artic nature of North Iceland. We offer a fully guided outdoor adventure for you where the main focus is to enjoy without hectic. The winter wonderland of Eyjafjörður is magnificent and the experience of enjoying this view while snowshoeing makes this tour unique. On our way through the snowy winter nature we will enjoy hot chocolate and biscuits.

Akureyri Snowshoeing with The Traveling Viking

Discover the Natural Wonders of Lake Myvan, Nature Baths, Goddafoss waterfall AND the spectacular Dettifoss waterfall all in one day on this popular and great value tour with an experienced local guide. We set off from Akureryi stopping at the beautiful Godafoss waterfall also known as 'The Waterfall of the Gods' and then onto the famous Lake Myvatn. In Lake Myvatn we visit popular destinations including the Myvatn Nature baths, a geothermal lagoon with mineral rich water in the middle of lava fields, Skútustaðagígar, the psuedocrater area, with stunning views of the Lake Myvatn area, the Dimmuborgir Lava formations also known as 'The Dark Castle', Game of thrones filming locations, the Mount Námafjall area where you can view the bubbling Hverir Mud pools and Natural steam vents/fumaroles and also the Grjotagja rift and cave. We also visit Dettifoss waterfall, Europes most powerful waterfall (conditions dependant). *Please note the entrance fee to the Nature Baths is not included*

from $163

4x4 MiniBus Tour Lake Myvatn, Dettifoss,Selfoss, Godafoss and Nature Baths

9 hoursFree Cancellation

4.0

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from $338

Private Riding Lesson in the North of Iceland

Iceland is famed for its unique breed of horses, but most travelers simply spot Icelandic horses from afar. During this private horse-riding lesson near Vindheimamelar in northern Iceland, you’ll get a chance to mount and ride one like a pro. Learn about the compact, sure-footed breed from your equestrian instructor as you traverse the meadows. Customizable private lessons suit beginners and skilled riders alike.

Private Riding Lesson in the North of Iceland

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Zoom around Kjarnaskogur and Akureyri on an electric bike tour to cover more ground in less time. After getting acquainted with your bikes and gear, you’ll join your private guide as you pedal past beautiful landscapes and see more than you would exploring by foot. Enjoy the area’s vast cycling trails, magical woodlands, and a pit stop at must-see places such as the Akureyri Botanical Garden.

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from $143

E-Bike Kjarnaskógur and Akureyri City Tour

E-Bike Kjarnaskógur and Akureyri City Tour

2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

from $186

Price varies by group size

Northern Lights Group Tour from Akureyri

This wonderful tour takes you hunting for Northern lights with an expert top rated Northern Lights guide through the winter night. Our hunt takes you out of town to the countryside, away from the bright lights of the city so that the Northern Lights can be seen in all their beauty and colours. The local guide will share Icelandic tales during the journey on this magical tour. Please note the Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon and are also dependant on weather conditions therefore we cannot guarantee they will be sighted however if the guide confirms no lights were seen, we do offer a free retry the next day if we are running a tour the next day.

Northern Lights Group Tour from Akureyri

Discover the magical wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide. We set off from Husavik Port stopping at the stunning Godafoss waterfall and then onto the famous Lake Myvatn area. in Lake Myvatn area we visit the Dimmuborgir Lava formations and the Námafjall area where you can view the bubbling Hverir Mud pools and Natural steam vents or fumaroles. We also stop at Myvatn Nature Baths where you can enjoy the baths (time permitting) and cafe (Please note the entrance fee to the Nature Baths is NOT included). Passengers can also opt to skip the Nature bath and visit Grjotagja cave and rift instead. This great value tour includes a small group tour with an experienced local tour guide and transport. We offer free pick up and drop off to Husavik Port.

from $115

Private Cruise Ship Tour in Husavik

5 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation

from $1,748

Avalanche guards and Hvanneyrarskál hiking

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Family Snowshoe Hike from Akureyri

from $52

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Dogsledding has been a tradition in Arctic cultures like Iceland’s for many centuries. Get to know some of the adorable workers of this venerable job on a private visit to a husky kennel outside Akureyri, North Iceland. A wonderful experience for families, the tour offers an opportunity for children and adults to pet and cuddle the dogs for around an hour. They will also provide photos and videos to preserve this special memory.

from $186

Husky Petting in Akureyri (private)

1 hourFree Cancellation

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from $962

The War & Peace Museum is only 45 min from Reykjavik. Great option for a day trip. It is located in Hvalfjörður and is packed with beautiful landscape and history. The War & Peace Museum traces a unique and remarkable history of occupation from 1940 to 1945, a story that transformed a more peaceful countryside into a setting for world events and was crucial to the Allies' victory during World War II. Here you can see an elaborate collection of monuments and memorabilia related to the history of the occupation of Hvalfjörður during these fateful times of turmoil. The main topics on display at the War & Peace Museum: USA Children and Toys Britain Nursing Iceland Convenience Store The Icelandic Coast Guard (1926-45) Security and Defense Barber Shop There is also a coffee house with cakes and more , that are home baked.

War and Peace Museum - Tour

2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

Forest Lagoon Admission Ticket with Towel and One Drink included

from $23

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What are people saying about Akureyri

Kleoh_C, Jul 2026

Must do in Akureyri

Forest Lagoon, a modern and serene oasis, is one of our favorites. It’s the perfect place to unwind after a day of exploring Akureyri. I highly recommend booking in advance and bringing your own robes. They also have a swim-up bar, which is a great way to end the day.

From Akureyri Port: Godafoss Waterfall Tour for Cruise Ships (V)

Jeffrey_K, Jul 2026

Great experience!

This was one of the highlights of our time in Iceland! Goðafoss is absolutely breathtaking, and the excursion was well organized from start to finish. Our guide, Neil, truly made the experience exceptional. He was friendly, knowledgeable, and had a great sense of humor. Throughout the tour, he shared interesting information about Iceland’s history, culture, and landscape while making everyone feel welcome. He was also happy to answer questions and made sure everyone had plenty of time to enjoy the waterfall and take photos without feeling rushed. If you’re visiting Akureyri, I highly recommend this excursion. The scenery is incredible, and if you’re lucky enough to have Neil as your guide, you’re in for a fantastic experience!

Goðafoss Waterfall from Akureyri Port

Russ_G, Jul 2026

Godafoss great excursion

Great excursion. Met at the cruise terminal and show to the minibus by our guide Marvin. We were given information on the journey to the falls and then he was happy to answer any questions. After our stop we had coffee and local donut at the hotel that was provided free. Our return journey was same route but again more info from our great guide. A fabulous excursion that we highly recommend. Good job Saga Travel. 👏🏻👏🏻🚢

Godafoss Waterfall Shore Excursion From Akureyri Port

Karen_B, Jul 2026

Beautiful views

Bathroom on this specific bus was not working. Guide was super nice and friendly. Got us back-and-forth on time allowed an hour at the waterfall. Waterfall was amazing. Wish we had had more time to stay there because it takes a good hour to walk and get all the pictures you want. Not a lot of time for a shopping or getting a coffee.

Lake Myvatn, Hot-Springs & Godafoss Waterfall Tour from Akureyri

ShannonKathleen_J, Jul 2026

Overall a great tour

Our tour guide Lili was great. The tour was enjoyable. There can be quite a bit of flies at one stop so bring a covering for your face. The hot springs do have a strong sulfur smell. The lunch provided was a water bottle and a chicken sandwich with honey mustard. It was kept in the bottom of the bus in refrigerated so it did not meet our standards to eat. Also they stopped at a place that smelled like sulfur to eat so that was not very appetizing. It was easy to find the bus after getting off our cruise ship. Close to the port. Overall a great tour.

Goðafoss Waterfall & Forest Lagoon from Akureyri Port

Anthony_R, Jul 2026

This was by far the...

This was by far the highlight of our vacation. Our tour guide Hilmar from Saga Travels was amazing. Make sure to bring cash to tip. We didn’t have any and he had no socials to give him any money. This trip had beautiful sights and wonderful waterfalls. The forest lagoon was probably our favorite lagoon for relaxation. The frozen drink were amazing. Beside Hilmar giving us all of the knowledge he also gave the best recommendations. 10/10 Experience. Also on our way out we even seen a whale!

Lake Mývatn & Goðafoss Waterfall from Akureyri Port

Angela_R, Jun 2026

Wonderful tour and amazing sites!!

Wonderful tour with fantastic guide Michael and our driver Meeks. The lake and waterfall are absolutely beautiful but be sure to bring a bug net as there are lots of midgees. The dark forest pillars are amazing that we walked around. Such interesting geothermal sites. Be sure to eat at the restaurant in the small town, excellent tour. 5 stars!!!

Big Whales & Puffins RIB boat tour from Húsavík

Isabel_H, Jun 2026

Simple Amazing /Breath taking

Absolutely AMAZING! Traveled on the 10th June 9am. One of the best experiences of the trip. Firstly our guide was amazing, she was so enthusiastic and genuinely passionate about whales, she was a marine biologist so very knowledgeable. We saw puffins and hump back whales including a mother and calf which is apparently pretty rare in iceland. Husavik is a good place to go for whale watching (we did the entire ring road)

Akureyri Express Whale Watching by RIB boat

Heidi_C, Jun 2026

Saw lots of whales up close

Absolute fabulous experience. Staff extremely helpful answering my pre-activity questions. Meeting point very easy to find. Suiting up process was well organised - lots of sizes of suits available. RIB was superb - holds 12 people and you sit/stand on motorbike style seats which was very comfortable. Loved the speed of the RIB but also the ability to cover a greater area looking for whales. Our trip started with porpoises, quickly followed by playful minke whales busy feeding and ended with the awesome humpbacks. Our guide Anna and captain Karen were both superb at spotting the whales and getting us positioned to see them

Lake Myvatn Day Tour and Godafoss Waterfall for Cruise Ships from Akureyri Port

William_G, May 2026

Fun, interesting, beautiful day.

This was a very interesting tour. The meet up was very easy to find and the bus was very comfortable. The bubbling, steaming mud was the highlight. Norbert was very knowledgeable and shared interesting information about life in Iceland. He also went out of his way to accommodate everyone on the tour.

Original Big Whale Safari & Puffins Speedboat Tour from Húsavík

TAMMY_C, Sep 2025

Wonderful RIB boat whale watching tour

Wonderful experience. The staff were very nice helping us dress for the trip. We were lucky to see a Humpback whale. The crew tried hard to make sure we all able to witness the whales appearance. We felt safe and had fun with this RIB boat tour. Highly recommended.

100% Whale Watching

Pierre_R, Aug 2025

It was a great...

It was a great experience, although we only saw the whales from quite far. There was another boat of the same company that departed at the same time as the one I was in, and everyone on board had the impression that the other boat was going much closer to where the whales were. I guess it depends on the captain. It’s a very well organized and safe tour.